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SCBP CLASSES AUG 10 - AUG 15

Note: all dates and times are in Central US Time Zone.
Wednesday, Aug 12 (10:00am-11:30am): Birth Matters 6: Natural Birth Techniques Workshop
Saturday, Aug 15 (10:00am-11:30am): Birth Matters 3: Mermaid Moms (waterbirth prep class)​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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AUGUST 2026 HIGHLIGHTS

Monday, Aug 17 (10:00am-11:00am): "Comfort Nursing and Baby Soothers" is the topic of the free online Catholic Nursing Mothers' Group
Monday, Aug 17 (2:00pm-4:00pm): Breastfeeding Matters
Wednesday, Aug 19 (10:00am-10:45am): Sign Say & Play 1: Mealtime Signs **new series begins!!**
Monday, Aug 24 (9:00am-9:45am): Rumble Tumble Tummy Time 1 (tummy time fun baby Signs playclass!) **new series begins!!**
Monday, Aug 24 (2:00pm-3:00pm): Infant Massage Basics
Monday, Aug 31 (10:00am-10:45am): A, B, C; Sign with Me! (Baby Signs alphabet signs playclass!)
Monday, Aug 31 (7:00pm-8:00pm): "Building a Bond with Your Baby after Loss" is the topic of the free online HOPE Healing Our Perinatal Experiences (Together) group

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2026 Class Schedule

catholic couple looking for comprehensive Birth & parenting Classes?

The St. Croix Birth & Parenting Complete Catholic Parenting Course is the only comprehensive childbirth and parenting preparation classes designed specifically for Catholic Christian families!

• Nine 2-hour online classes

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Upcoming Complete Catholic Parenting Course START Dates​​​​​​​​​​​​

• Saturday, September 12 at 12:30 pm CDT
• Saturday, December 5 at 12:30 pm CST
• PRIVATE CLASS OPTION: You may also arrange other days / times to meet with your instructor

birth matters natural childbirth classes

Sign up for our entire natural childbirth series; or pick and choose the classes you need to prepare for YOUR birth! Birth Partner attends FREE!

• Complete series consists of six 1.5 hour classes (online)
• Each class lasts 1.5 hours
• Take one or as many classes as you wish!

Class 1: Natural Childbirth in a Nutshell (what to expect during a natural birth)
Class 2: Mom's Best Friend (birth partner preparation class)
Class 3: Mermaid Moms (waterbirth preparation class)
Class 4: Your Best Nest (birthplace options class)
Class 5: Birth Sense (understand common childbirth procedures and interventions)
Class 6: Natural Childbirth Techniques (practice relaxation, massage, and other techniques you can use during your birth)

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Upcoming Birth Matters Class Series START Dates​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

• Wednesday, August 19 at 2 pm CDT
• Saturday, September 12 at 10 am CDT
• Wednesday, September 30 at 2 pm CDT
• Saturday, October 24 at 10 am CDT
• PRIVATE CLASS OPTION: You may also arrange other days / times to meet with your instructor

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birth matters a la carte classes

If you prefer to take individual classes, here are the dates for each session!

• ​Each class lasts 1.5 hours (online)

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Session 1: Natural Childbirth in a Nutshell

• Wednesdays (2 pm Central US Time)
  • Aug 19, Sep 30, Nov 11
• Saturdays (10 am Central US Time)
  • Sep 12, Oct 24, Dec 5
• PRIVATE CLASS OPTION: You may also arrange another day / time to meet with your instructor

Session 2: Mom's Best Friend​

• Wednesdays (2 pm Central US Time)
  • Aug 26, Oct 7, Nov 18
• Saturdays (10 am Central US Time)​
  • Sep 19, Oct 31, Dec 12
• PRIVATE CLASS OPTION: You may also arrange another day / time to meet with your instructor

Session 3: Mermaid Moms​

• Wednesdays (2 pm Central US Time)
  • Sep 2, Oct 14, Nov 25
• Saturdays (10 am Central US Time)
  • Aug 15, Sep 26, Nov 7, Dec 19
• PRIVATE CLASS OPTION: You may also arrange another day / time to meet with your instructor

Session 4: Your Best Nest

• ​Wednesdays (2 pm Central US Time)
  • Sep 9, Oct 21, Dec 2
• Saturdays (10 am Central US Time)
  • Aug 22, Oct 3, Nov 14
• PRIVATE CLASS OPTION: You may also arrange another day / time to meet with your instructor

Session 5: Birth Sense

• ​Wednesdays (2 pm Central US Time)
  • Sep 16, Oct 28, Dec 9
• Saturdays (10 am Central US Time)​
  • Aug 29, Oct 10, Nov 21
• PRIVATE CLASS OPTION: You may also arrange another day / time to meet with your instructor

Session 6: Natural Childbirth Techniques Workshop​

• Wednesdays (2 pm Central US Time)
  • Aug 12, Sep 23, Nov 4
• Saturdays (10 am Central US Time)
  • Sep 5, Oct 17, Nov 28
• PRIVATE CLASS OPTION: You may also arrange another day / time to meet with your instructor

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breastfeeding matters class

• Prepare for breastfeeding success!
• Learn the 7 evidence-based "natural laws" of breastfeeding that give you the tools to establish breastfeeding successfully
• One 2-hour class (online)

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Upcoming Breastfeeding Matters Class Dates​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

• Monday, August 17, 2026 at 2:00 pm CDT
• Monday, September 21, 2026 at 2:00 pm CDT
• Monday, October 19, 2026 at 2:00 pm CDT
• Monday, November 16, 2026 at 2:00 pm CST
• PRIVATE CLASS OPTION: You may also arrange another day / time to meet with your instructor

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fertility matters TM method classes

• Learn to observe, record, and interpret your signs of fertility with the Fertility Matters TM sympto-thermal system of natural fertility monitoring
• Separate programs for young couples who seek to achieve or postpone pregnancy; new mothers experiencing the return of fertility following childbirth; and couples nearing menopause
• Three 2-hour classes (online)

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Upcoming Fertility Matters Method Course START Dates (ALL Programs)​​​​​​​​​

• ​PRIVATE CLASS OPTION: Arrange a day / time to meet with your instructor

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Rumble Tumble Tummy Time! (TM)

• Does your baby hate tummy time? Learn how to make tummy time fun for your baby through engaging songs and activities in this online playgroup...series of four classes!
• Your Baby Signs educator will provide valuable parenting strategies to help you make the most of this important stage of development!
• Ideal for babies 2-6 months old
• Four classes, 45 minutes each (online)​​

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Upcoming Rumble Tumble Tummy Time Playgroup START Dates​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

• ​Monday, August 24 at 10:00 am CDT
• Monday, November 23 at 10:00 am CST

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Infant Massage Basics

• Learn basic infant massage techniques to help your baby eat, sleep, and feel better!
• ​One 1-hour class (online)

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Upcoming Infant Massage Basics Classes​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

• Monday, August 24 at 10:00 am CDT
• Monday, September 28 at 3:00 pm CDT
• Monday, October 26 at 10:00 am CDT
• Monday, November 30 at 10:00 am CST
• PRIVATE CLASS OPTION: You may also arrange another day / time to meet with your instructor

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Sign, Say, and Play

• Help your baby communicate with you before he or she can talk! Research based baby sign language helps you develop a close bond with your baby and gives your baby tools to communicate with you and other loved ones.
• Fun, playgroup style classes includes baby signs, songs, games, and tips for helping to promote your baby's healthy development!
• Ideal for babies 6-24 months old, with a parent or other loved one
• Six 45-minute online sessions!

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Upcoming Sign, Say, and Play Session START Dates​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

• ​Wednesday, August 19 at 10:00 am CDT
• Wednesday, September 30 at 10:00 am CDT
• Wednesday, November 11 at 10:00 am CST

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Catholic Nursing Mothers' Group

• Online, faith-based breastfeeding mothers' support group
• Parenting topics for each meeting
• Plenty of time for your questions or concerns
• For all Catholic pregnant and breastfeeding mothers, no matter the age of your child
• ​Each online session lasts 1 hour

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Upcoming Catholic Nursing Mothers' Group Meetings​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

• Monday, August 17 at 10 am CDT (online)
• Monday, September 21 at 10 am CDT (online)
• Monday, October 19 at 10 am CDT (online)
• Monday, November 16 at 10 am CST (online)
  

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TINY TREASURES HOPE SUPPORT GROUP
[HEALING OUR PERINATAL EXPERIENCES]

• Support group for parents who have lost a baby (online)
• ​Plenty of time for sharing, but if you prefer to listen, that is just fine!
• Open to all parents who have lost a baby at any stage of pregnancy, during birth, or early in infancy 
• ​​Each online session lasts about 1 hour

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Upcoming HOPE Group Meetings​​

• ​Monday, August 31 at 7 pm CDT (online)
• Monday, November 30 at 7 pm CST (online)

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